I created this blog to help those like myself who are trying to find that inner fire to create their best selves.  It is in all of us, but sometimes it falls by the wayside.  Injuries, kids, job, schedules, you name it….we put ourselves at the bottom of the list.  I was a former college swimmer, who for 16 years did not have to worry about my health, what I was eating, setting goals….then I graduated.  After that, I was a bit lost.  I tried so many different exercises, diets, logs, you name it.  There was always something missing and my results never stuck with me.  I had some injuries, emotional struggles, a busy schedule and family.  I recently had some revelations:

First, I liked to be coached and have a team with a common goal.  Someone was there to keep me on track and encourage me, and my teammates expected me to show up and encourage them as well.  I struggled with keeping myself motivated.  I didn’t necessarily want to take back up an official sport, but I missed those aspects of it.

Second, I got bored.  The same thing over and over was fine for about 2 weeks.  Then I would miss a day, then another…

Third, I didn’t know how to eat!  I tried keeping track of food in a log, determining points, had no idea of portions, and just did not have the energy or time to keep up with it for the long run.

And lastly, the time aspect.  I work full time in healthcare (coaching and encouraging all day!) and then come home to job #2:  mom.  I needed something to fit into my busy lifestyle, that I didn’t have to totally work my day around.  Nutrition needed to be something I could easily keep up with-I would forget or not want to do it by the time I got home, or I was guessing….  

Then, I found a program that combines nutrition, fitness (30 minute workouts), and a supportive group/community that supports me.  I in turn also support my team!  Yes!  So I decided to become a coach of this program to help myself, help others and enable them to help others as well all improve the life we are living.  This includes mind and body!  

We are all real people, looking for something that works, and continues to work!  Let’s do this!

Susan McRae